South Koreans call in petition for Chinese to be barred over virus
More than half a million South Koreans have signed a petition calling for a ban on visitors from China as Seoul announced on Tuesday it would evacuate citizens from the epicenter of the new coronavirus outbreak.
Thailand coronavirus cases rise to 14, all passengers from China to be screened
Thailand announced plans on Tuesday to screen all arrivals from China for symptoms of the coronavirus and confirmed six more infections among such visitors, taking its tally to 14, health officials said.
Person in Japan who has not visited Wuhan contracts coronavirus: minister
Japanese Health Minister Katsunobu Kato said a person in Japan who had not visited Wuhan has contracted the new coronavirus, Japanese media reported on Tuesday.
Moscow imposes special safety measures at tourist sites over coronavirus fears
Moscow city authorities have put in place special safety measures at hotels and tourist sites due to fears over the outbreak of coronavirus in China, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Tuesday.
Qatar ruler appoints top aide as prime minister
Qatar’s ruler has appointed a new prime minister, the office of Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said on Tuesday, choosing a close associate for an influential role that seeks to ensure the emir’s writ runs throughout the Gulf State’s administratio…
Warning shots fired as migrants rush Serbia’s border with Hungary
A Hungarian security officer fired three warning shots early on Tuesday after about 60 migrants tried to force their way through a checkpoint on the EU member state’s southern border with Serbia, police said.
Netanyahu withdraws bid for parliamentary immunity from prosecution on corruption charges
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he is withdrawing his bid for parliamentary immunity from prosecution on corruption charges.
Russian regions in Far East close border with China amid coronavirus fears: TASS
Three regions in Russia’s Far East have closed their borders with China until Feb. 7 amid fears over the outbreak of coronavirus in China, the TASS news agency cited the governor of Khabarovsk region as saying on Tuesday.
Qatar’s new prime minister to also hold post of interior minister: statement
Qatar’s new prime minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdelaziz Al Thani will also hold the post of interior minister, the emir’s office said on Tuesday.
Dubai port operator DP World suspends staff travel to China
DP World, one of the world’s largest port operators, has suspended all staff travel to China until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak there.
